Sheng Yuan SY252 Charlie IX and Dodomo Minifigures (not Lego)

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Today, I'm reviewing an obscure set by Sheng Yuan. It's SY252 Charlie IX and Dodomo.  I think I got this set way back in 2014.  I bought the set off ebay because it was decently priced and each minifigure came with a nice assortment of accessories.

I had to do a search on Charlie IX and Dodomo to find out more information about this character.  Apparently Dodomo is an awkward student detective.  His dog's name is Charlie IX.  He is China's equivalent of Harry Potter.  There's a series of fantasy books about Dodomo and his royal dog.

Sheng Yuan put out this six mini figure set SY252 due to the popularity in China.  Unfortunately, I haven't dug up any more information about the other characters in this set.  The boy above seems to be quite active in sports. He comes with a soccer ball, goal and a skateboard.

This guy must be a computer nerd or someone intellectual.  He comes with a newspaper, laptop, mug and an umbrella.  Maybe a father figure?

Is this figure the mom?  She's got an apron and cooking utensils.

This figure likes animals a lot and perhaps she's the little sister?   Looks like she has a hedgehog and owl as pets.

Not sure who this guy is, but he's ready for bedtime as he is dressed in pajamas.  He has a side table with book.  Not sure about the squirrels significance.

The figures in this set are near Lego quality.  They all have individual hair pieces and outfits.  Print and colour is nice.  I like this set.  Just not sure why the set isn't called Dodomo and Charlie IX.  Why does the dog get top billing?  If you know anything about this character set please let me know in the comments below!

Thanks for visiting!

Sheng Yuan SY252 Charlie IX minifigure set.

Number of minifigures: 6.

Price paid:  $3.25 USD (won bid)

Bought from: Ebay

Sheng Yuan SY258 SY259 Heroes Assemble Minifigures preview

Sheng Yuan has released some new sets of Super Heroes mini figures for 2015.  The series is called Heroes Assemble SY259 and there a total of 16 figures.

The first 4 minifigures are:  Hawkeye, yellow Deadpool, Phoenix and Red Robin.  I would only want yellow Deadpool and Red Robin, since I already have the Decool versions of Hawkeye and Phoenix.

Next up is Plastic man, Daredevil, Loki and Magneto.  Again I'm only interested in Plastic Man and Daredevil. I already have Magneto and more than one Loki figure.

I want all of the above! Hawkeye, Galactus, Cybord and Nova are figures I don't have yet.

The last four are Beast, Ant man, Green Arrow and Wolverine.  I have Decool versions of Green Arrow and Wolverine.  Need the Beat and Ant man for sure.  I put my order in but it will probably take a month before I get them. Arggh.

Brand: Sheng Yuan
Set:  Heroes Assemble SY258 SY259

Sheng Yuan SY250 Young Justice Minifigures Review

Here's my latest acquisition of bootleg minifigures.  But technically these aren't bootleg because Lego hasn't made them yet.  These eight figures represent the Young Justice team.  Unlike some of Sheng Yuan's other minifigures, these ones don't have the two sided heads, but there is printing on the backsides.

Here's Kid Flash forward facing.

Kid Flash from behind.

my personal favourite:  Artemis

Artemis from behind.

Aqualad with two water bolts.

Aqualad from behind.

Superboy with muscle shirt and jeans.

Superboy from behind.

Nightwing forward facing.

Nightwing from behind.

Miss Martian, complete with freckles.

Miss Martian from behind.  

 Match in his solar suit, the evil clone of superman.

Match backside.

Robin.

Robin backside.

Group shot. Build and print quality is excellent.

Brand:  Sheng Yuan
Set Number: SY250
Set:  Young Justice super heroes
Would I recommend this set? Yes.

Sheng Yuan SY182 Batman Minifigures Review (not Lego)

Hey fellow block and minifigure enthusiasts! 👋 

Today, let's take a trip down memory lane to 2013, a pivotal year in the bootleg Lego minifigure market. Back then, the stage was dominated by two major players: Sheng Yuan and Decool. These brands had a stronghold on the scene, offering alternative minifigures that were reasonable facsimiles of the original minifigures but at a fraction of the price.

Sheng Yuan, aka SY, and Decool were the go-to names, their products flooding the market with unique designs and affordable alternatives to official Lego minifigures. Collectors were spoiled for choice, and these brands seemed unbeatable.  I plan on looking at some more of my collection of SY and Decool minifigures in the near future.

Today, we will look at  some bootlego Batman minifigures, namely the Sheng Yuan Batman set SY182.   This 8 figure set contained six copies of various Lego versions of Batman, plus a copy of Robin and Joker as well.

Did you know that Sheng Yuan released a set of eight Batman mini figures not once but twice in 2014?  Both sets are referenced as SY182.  Both sets have the old style rounded feet.   The original SY182 set has the Batman figures all with capes.  The newer SY182 set has the Batman figures with hard plastic wings.  Here's a look at the minifigures in the set.

Blue Suit Batman - Lego clone 2012

Electro Suit Batman - copy of Lego Visual Dictionary version 2012

Arctic Batman - Lego clone 2013

Original Batman - Lego clone 2006

Dark Knight Batman - clone of Lego 2008 version.

Black Suit Batman - Lego clone 2012

The Robin minifigure is the same in both sets except the colouration of his utility belt is different.  

He is copied from the Lego Robin that came out in 2012.

 The Joker in SY182 is pretty much the same in both sets.  He is based on Lego's 2006 version.

What's cool about the old Sheng Yuan sets were the little freebies included with each minifigure like these trading cards!

I also miss the little catalogue insert that came with the sets too.   Man, those were the good old days.

Anyways, hope you have enjoyed this little time capsule from the golden era of bootleg minifigures!    Thanks for looking and bye for now.

Sheng Yuan SY186 Green Lantern Mini Figures

On display today is the 8 figure set of DC comics Green Lantern Super hero from the brand Sheng Yuan.

Here is Hal Jordan as Green Lantern.

Hal Jordan suited up as Red Lantern.

Hal Jordan, Black Lantern version.  Leg printing is crooked.

Blue Lantern Hal Jordan.

Orange Lantern.

White Lantern.   Terrible Leg printing again.

Sinestro Yelow Lantern.  Yet another poorly painted figure.

Atrocitus Red Lantern

Green Lantern mini figs group shot front

and back.

Brand: Sheng Yuan

Set: SY186 Green Lantern Super heroes

Would I recommend this set? Yes, despite the printing problems, there aren't any other Green Lantern variations. Wish Decool would make a set.

Sheng Yuan SY169 Captain America mini figures

Comic con version

World War 2 variant

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Comic book version

The Classic suit

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Group shot

Brand: Sheng Yuan
Set: SY169 Captain America variants
Number of figures: 8